Dulce de Leche
User Reviews
5
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs
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Servings
1 batch
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Calories
1274 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
South American, Mexican, Argentinian
Dulce de Leche
Description
This recipe demonstrates two techniques for making Dulce de Leche using a single ingredient: sweetened condensed milk. The boiling method involves submerging unopened cans in water with constant monitoring to keep them covered, simmering from 2 to 3 hours depending on desired color and flavor intensity. The baking method pours the condensed milk into a foil-covered pan placed in a hot water bath and baked, allowing gradual caramelization and thickening.
The slow heating transforms the milk sugars, producing a rich golden to deep amber color and creamy texture. The final product is smooth and spreadable, suitable for use on breads, desserts, or as a sweet ingredient. Cooler temperatures are needed before whisking to remove lumps and achieve uniform smoothness.
Storage guidelines specify up to two weeks refrigerated once opened or three months unopened. Using cans without pull tabs is advised for safety during boiling. The versatile dulce de leche can be customized in color intensity by adjusting cooking times according to personal preference.
During boiling, keep cans fully submerged by replenishing water to prevent bursting.Dulce de Leche stores up to two weeks refrigerated in sealed containers; unopened cans last about three months.Use cans without pull-tab openers to ensure safety when boiling.
Ingredients
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
Method 1: Boiling
- Remove the label rom your can. You can use more cans if you'd like more dulce de leche, you're just limited by the space In your pot.
- Place can(s) In a pot large enough to accommodate them. Fill with water so the cans are submerged by 1-2 inches and place over medium high heat. As soon as the water comes to a boil reduce to a simmer then just keep an occasional eye on the water level and refill as necessary. 2 hours of simmering will give you a light golden color while 3 will yield a darker amber color with a richer flavor.
Method 2: Baking
- Preheat oven to 425F. Pour your sweetened condensed milk into a pie dish or cake pan and cover tightly with foil. Transfer to a deep roasting pan and fill with hot water so you have about an inch of depth.
- Bake for 1 hour 45 minutes. You can add or subtract bake time depending on the depth of color desired. Allow to cool and whisk to smooth out and get rid of any lumps.
Notes
- Maintain water level during boiling to keep cans submerged and prevent explosion.
- Refrigerate dulce de leche up to two weeks once opened; unopened cans can last three months.
- For boiling method, avoid cans with pull tabs for safer cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1batch
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1274 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1batch | |
| Calories | 1274kcal | 64% |
| Carbohydrates | 216g | 72% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Cholesterol | 135mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 504mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 1472mg | 31% |
| Sugar | 216g | 432% |
| Vitamin A | 1060IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 1127mg | 113% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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